SPORTS
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Indians rolling entering bye
By ERIC VICCARO
sports@bowienewsonline.com
The Nocona High School football team went into its bye week with a 4-1 record after a 37-14 victory on the road at Perrin.
Perrin-Whitt, coached by Bowie High School graduate Joe Merrett, closed within 10 points of the Indians in the third quarter.
But, then Jeremy James put the Pirates away with a 21-yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter.
James wasn’t effective passing the ball; however, that was the by-product of the Pirate defense attempting to take that part of Nocona’s offense away from the Indians.
“They forced us to run and the kids responded,” Nocona head coach Brad Keck said.
Keck said Parker Marshall’s versatility helped him keep Nocona’s offense moving. Marshall picked up 120 yards on 15 carries and he also threw a 15-yard TD pass. Read more, and see the box score, in the Sept. 28 Bowie News.
Nocona quarterback Jeremy James looks at a Perrin-Whitt defender during Friday’s game at Perrin. James wasn’t as effective passing, but he still helped the Indians beat P-W. (Courtesy photo by William Verdugo)
New Saint Jo Boy’s Basketball Coach Terry McLennan said the school’s family atmosphere is what prompted him to join the Panther family.
“This is an opportunity to be an important program but also part of a great community,” McLennan said. “I’ve been looking to get back to a small town environment like the one I grew up in and played ball and this should do that.”
McLennan played basketball in Hubbard outside of Waco. McLennan comes to town after being the assistant girl’s basketball coach in Grand Prairie.
McLennan contends he’s a defensive style of coach but says his team will focus on intensity.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
New Saint Jo Boy’s Basketball Coach Terry McLennan said the school’s family atmosphere is what prompted him to join the Panther family.
“This is an opportunity to be an important program but also part of a great community,” McLennan said. “I’ve been looking to get back to a small town environment like the one I grew up in and played ball and this should do that.”
McLennan played basketball in Hubbard outside of Waco. McLennan comes to town after being the assistant girl’s basketball coach in Grand Prairie.
McLennan contends he’s a defensive style of coach but says his team will focus on intensity.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
After some coaching time in East Texas, Bret Botard will be the new girl’s basketball coach at Bowie.
Botard said it’s a chance to work with Bowie Athletic Director Tyler Price once again. Price was Botard’s assistant when he coached at Nocona.
“I wanted to get back into the area,” Botard said. “It’s a good community.”
Botard graduated high school in 1995 from Del Valle High School, outside Austin, and went to Texas Tech. He started his coaching career in Lubbock followed by returning to his alma mater where he was an assistant for his high school coach.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
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